Pediatrics · PGY1 · Illinois
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Open position description
Immediate Opening for PGY-1 Pediatric Resident
The Cook County Health Pediatric Residency Program in Chicago, Illinois, seeks a PGY-1 resident to join our program immediately. We are a fully accredited categorical pediatric residency program. We stand out for our commitment to training leaders and provide a robust clinical foundation.
Cook County Hospital has a rich tradition of providing health care to the underserved for 180 years. Our Pediatric Residency Program was one of the first accredited training programs in the country.
Interested applicants can learn more about our program at: Pediatrics – Cook County Health https://cookcountyhealth.org/education-research/residency-programs/pediatrics/
Eligibility Requirements
Have passing scores on USMLE Steps 1 and 2 or COMLEX Levels 1 and 2.
Be a graduate of a US allopathic, osteopathic or Canadian accredited medical school or an international medical school with ECFMG certification.
To apply, please email the following documents to:
[email protected] and [email protected]
Current CV
3 Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Medical School Transcript
Copy of your USMLE or COMLEX transcript
Copy of ECFMG certificate (as applicable)
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, we are unable to sponsor a visa at this time.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Irma Rodriguez
Residency Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Phone: 312-864-4166
Residency facts
See full details on FREIDA
Resident salary
PGY-1 $64,509
PGY-2 $67,635
PGY-3 $70,934
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes
Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 65
Longest shift (Y1) 28 hrs
Night float Yes
Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents (US + non-US)
100% (2025 survey)
DO 0%
US-MD 0%
Total positions 36
Faculty:resident 0.9
Setting Community-based university affiliated
NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No
Step 1 pass required of IMGs Yes
Step 2 CK pass required of IMGs Yes
Recommendation letters 3–4
Required letters Faculty
Applies via ERAS Yes
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional
Preliminary positions Not offered
Starts July
Interviews begin 2025-10-22
Benefits On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.